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Biological Control of Invasive Non-Native Riparian Weeds

DEFRA

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28 Jul 2021 at 21:45

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process is being conducted by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) for the contract titled "Biological Control of Invasive Non-Native Riparian Weeds." This initiative falls under the research services category and is situated in the UK. The procurement stage is currently at the Award phase, with the contract having been signed on 9th July 2021, valued at £372,070. The procurement method utilised is a limited procedure with a direct award to CABI, the sole provider capable of executing this specialised research.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in ecological research, environmental management, and biocontrol technologies. Companies that specialise in innovative solutions for invasive species management, particularly those with capabilities in research and laboratory services, would be well-positioned to compete. The unique nature of this contract, which demands specialised expertise and established relationships, underscores the potential for growth in sectors focused on biodiversity and environmental conservation.

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Notice Title

Biological Control of Invasive Non-Native Riparian Weeds

Notice Description

Research to enable cost-effective, long-term and species-specific control of priority INNS plants, which cost Great Britain approximately PS2 billion a year by having significant impacts on biodiversity, infrastructure, flooding, the economy and safety.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Research to enable cost-effective, long-term and species-specific control of priority INNS plants, which cost Great Britain approximately PS2 billion a year by having significant impacts on biodiversity, infrastructure, flooding, the economy and safety.

Procurement Information

This is a direct award contract based on the fact that only CABI can currently conduct this work in the UK. It is the sole holder of several plant health quarantine licences required to undertake this research and to use and/or release the necessary control agents. CABI is in a unique position to source and import agents from their native range due to well-established relationships with respective national counterparts and a proven track record of exportation supported by the necessary permits. It is the only research team in the UK with experience and knowhow to use these control agents, including maintaining cultures and mass-rearing. CABI has the specialist laboratory and facilities required to undertake this research. CABI is therefore currently unique in the UK in terms of its level of experience and reputation in weed biocontrol (with both arthropods and pathogens) and the necessary licensed facilities. CABI has secured a European patent in the name of the Secretary of State for the development of a mycoherbicide to target Mycosphaerella leafspot (a leafspot fungal disease); and is currently currently pursuing North American patents.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02cdc9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018011-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£372,070 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
network.procurement@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2072385921

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CABI

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